The 24-year-old New Jersey native, Shakur Stevenson, is someone to look out for heading towards the list of the top boxers in 2022. . Furthermore, he employs his finest skill sets once he takes up the ring space, thus executing his strategies in the finest way. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. He had a relationship with Jajaira Gonzalez, who is the sister of one of his opponents Joet Gonzalez, with whom he fought and won while holding the WBC Featherweight belt. As of October 2021, he has earned the honor of being called the worlds best junior lightweight by ESPN, The Ring Magazine, and the Transnational Boxing Rankings Board. I truly dont know how Tank fairs with elite level talent. Shakur Stevenson has risen from silver medalist in the 2016 Rio Olympics to featherweight world champion. Editor de la seccin de Deportes. The two fighters made comments to a group of people in a parking garage. ET: Shakur Stevenson vs. Jeremiah Nakathila, 12 rounds, for the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title. The 27-year-old Filipino outpointed Gary Russell Jr. to take Russells WBC 126-pound title in January, his first major belt. This will be the beginning of a series of fights in June as the network's ESPN family plans to top-rank several fight cards every week. Well, it looks as if Shakur Stevenson will be moving up to 135 pounds. He had fought 45 more professional rounds, 172 to Stevenson's 127. Shakur often states that Andre Ward is the one who influenced him since childhood to stay committed to boxing. 5,833 views Apr 28, 2022 Exclusive Behind The Scenes of Shakur Stevenson talking about his father, Adrien Broner comeback and addresses the Puerto Rican rumors. Stevenson followed with several more eye-catching lefts in a dominating round. Dark Brown. But crushing all the naysayers and defying the odds, Fearless came right on top and today he ranks among the most eye-catchy prospects in the game. Everyone, including Conceicao, can see that Stevenson is the much better boxer. Youth National Championships. In fact, he also missed his college to shift his attention to becoming a professional boxer. ET / 7 p.m. PT. However, based on the level of opposition combined with the stakes, the winner is OShaquie Foster. (Photo by Mikey Williams/Top Rank Inc via Getty Images) Even. Distinctive Features. *** Shakur Stevenson lost his 130-pound titles on the scale Thursday but the rising young star will still face Robson . "I'll probably be at 130 [pounds] for another year or two then go to 135. He indicated there was no hope. Officials went in looking for guns or explosives, but instead found a Puerto Rican flag. Sign up for the Boxing Junkie newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Minutes away from the main event. Domination. However, Stevenson is eyeing the wider picture and is extremely eager to fetch a long roadway in the sport. The June 12 card will take place on Puerto Rican . [16], Stevenson's first fight for 2018 was announced on February 7 to take place at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino's Grand Theater in Reno, Nevada on February 16 against Juan Tapia (8-1, 3 KOs) in a scheduled 8 round bout. To read the full breakdown, as well as Bradley's prediction for Stevenson-Nakathila, click here. By using this website you agree to the use of cookies. Stevenson took firm control of the fight that round, walking Conceicao down and landed hard shots to both the head and body. He tweeted: I gave it my all. Round-by-Round coverage: How Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul played out, Inside the creation of Jake Paul's 'Stardust Warriors' trunks, Women's boxing divisional rankings: Thorslund, Fundora solidify spots after dominant performances, Divisional rankings: Lara still No. Grew up in African American household , and raised around African American culture . Itll be intriguing to see how he molds his boxing career, to cement himself among the greats of the game. . Herring was the more experienced professional fighter, having had 9 more fights, and made his debut in 2012, 4 years and 4 months earlier than Stevenson, whose first professional fight was in 2017. I've been in there with Devin [Haney], sparring on YouTube. He knows he needs to build his public persona to become the superstar he wants to be, so none of it is personal. Noticing a large Puerto Rican flag waving contingent below has greeted Diaz, age 24, I spurred on these blue collar fans with an arm flailing display of revelry, in a way that really can't happen (nor should) among ringside press and cameras of influence. Still, Stevenson has the better body language and also landed his share of solid shots. As a professional boxer, he hits the gym regularly to build up his muscle and gain an athletic physique. Shakur Stevenson dominated a game, but overmatched Robson Conceicao en route to a unanimous decision victory. The best thing I can say about Conceicao is that he isnt just trying to survive; hes trying to win, however futile that is. Hair Color. Ringside . During the post fight interview, Stevenson announced his move to lightweight, citing his inability to make the junior lightweight limit. And he has every weapon in his artillery to overpower his opponents. Stevenson responded in kind and also connected on a few eye-catching punches to the head. Con sobre ocho aos de experiencia. https://www.facebook.com/Thaboxingvoiceradio GOOGLE PLUS https://plus.google.com/107960664507143008932/posts?tab=XXiWeb Sitehttp://thaboxingvoice.com/Radio show: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thaboxingvoiceradioTwitter: @Thaboxingvoicehttps://twitter.com/thaboxingvoiceAudio only Podcast subscribe herehttps://itun.es/us/oY7JJ.cMUSIC CREDITCASH APP $Dolla Dibiase https://www.instagram.com/dolla_dibiase/?hl=en He was the highest-medaling male boxer for the United States Claressa Shields won gold for the U.S. women's team. [44][45][46][47], According to a police report, Stevenson and fellow boxer, David Grayton, were involved in an altercation in a South Beach parking garage. Stevenson (18-0, 9 KOs) is coming off back-to-back victories over Jamel Herring (to win the WBO title) and Oscar Valdez (to add the WBC belt), which lifted him onto pound-for-pound lists. Conceicao is throwing a lot of punches but few are landing. But he actually has his more powerful arm in front of him with that stance. [23], After improving to 150, Stevenson knocked Jeremiah Nakathila down with a check hook in the fourth round of their fight, en route to a shutout unanimous decision victory on June 12, 2021, in Las Vegas to win the vacant WBO interim junior lightweight title. Lightweight prospect Keyshawn Davis of Norfolk, Virginia, stopped veteran Omar Tienda at 1:38 of Round 5 of a scheduled eight-round bout. Conceicao had a better round. Conceicao is still throwing but its Stevenson who is landing the clean shots, not the Brazilian. Shakur Stevenson won, according to BoxRec, but the reviews for his effort versus Jeremiah Nakathila on June 12 were mostly unkind. The following year, the two welcomed their first child, daughter Leilani Asha, on December 6. Its something about a southpaw and that catch fighters of guard while theyre coming in that has them running straight into the left hand unlike any orthodox fighter Ive seen. Stevenson scored a knockdown with a body shot at the end of the round. Stevenson turned professional on February 9, 2017, signing a promotional contract with Top Rank. For example, Showtime will have aired nine major boxing cards in a span of 11 weeks through late April this year. The fighters picked up their pace and intensity. Making his pro-debut in 2017, the New Jersey native added constant wins to his resume. Conceicao was busier than Stevenson, landing a number of shots to the body. For now, he holds 15 wins to his name with absolute 0 losses. Toned . Shakur Stevenson wins interim title; Jose Pedraza and Xander Zayas shine in TKO victories Skip to main content Skip to navigation Search You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN. analysis to help him in his day-to-day work. Vincent Appiah [22], On December 12, 2020, Stevenson fought Toka Khan Clary. While being interviewed by Bernardo Osuna, Stevenson got down on one knee and proposed to Young Lyric, saying: Lyric, a mother to Stevensons daughter, was visibly emotional saying yes before embracing her new fiance. The ringside physician stopped the bout. NBA. Has anyone even been able to test his chin yet? Nakathila, who has a job as a police officer in his home of Namibia, took the zinger in stride. Tank can KO anyone obviously but, 1. Stevenson on Thursday lost his 130-pound titles on the scale going into his fight with Robson Conceicao on Friday in Newark, New Jersey, coming in at 131.6 pounds. However, based on the level of opposition combined with the stakes, the winner is OShaquie Foster. . Stevenson dominated using his jab and footwork to outland and outwork Valdez, even scoring a knockdown in Round 6. Grew up in African American household , and raised around African American culture . He made a strong statement in his final fight at 130 pounds. Also on the card, 130-pound contender Henry Lebron will face Andy Vences in a scheduled eight-rounder. Xander Zayas, who was signed at the age of 16, has already begun making . He is more African American than a Rican. The main event will take place later in the show. Where are his roots from and what religion does he follow? Mikey Williams / Top Rank via Getty Images, https://boxingjunkie.usatoday.com/2022/09/shakur-stevenson-vs-robson-conceicao-live-round-by-round-analysis-results-full-coverage, Shakur Stevenson loses 130-pound titles on scale, plans to move up to 135, Shakur Stevenson expects to maintain momentum against Robson Conceicao on Friday, Fight Week: The return of Shakur Stevenson, Joy Joyce vs. Joseph Parker, Pound for pound: Shakur Stevenson ascends the list, Fight Week: Brandon Figueroa, Mark Magsayo set for key 126-pound clash, Supersized: The 10 heaviest heavyweight champions in history, Video: Tommy Fury vs. Jake Paul highlights, Tiny but mighty: Shortest heavyweight champions ever, Little big men: The lightest heavyweight champions of all time, Mike Tyson: 10 victories that helped define heavyweight legend, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Shakur Stevenson (R) lost his unified super featherweight title after weighing in heavy for his fight versus Robson Conceio. After handing Valdez the first defeat of his career, Stevenson was joined by his entourage in the ring, including his girlfriend. 11. u/Economic-Maguire Bronco Lara 23d ago. Conceicao, who weighed 129.6, will claim the vacant WBC and WBO titles in he wins the fight. Shakur Stevenson will fight in the main event of ESPN's June 12 card in New York, most likely against Jeremiah Nakathila, a source told ESPN. The now-vacant WBC and WBO belts will be on the line only for Conceicao. Mauricio Lara made a strong impression by taking out Leigh Wood to win his first title on Feb. 18 in the U.K., hostile territory. Shakur stands tall at a decent height of 5 feet 7 inches. Stevenson won via fifth round technical decision. Then he lost his title to Rey Vargas by a split decision in his first defense in July. Shakur Stevenson is the oldest of nine siblings, born to his mother Malikah Stevenson, and his Puerto Rican father, who was not a part of his life. Quiz puedo hacerlo luego de la pelea para explorar la cultura y conocer a la familia de mi padre. Twitter. N.Y., fights in a six-rounder at junior featherweight, while popular Puerto Rican prospect Armani Almestica (6-0, 6 KOs) goes . He'll soon return home to defend his throne. Ser una gran noche para nosotros. . Covered the Broncos for two seasons with the Denver Post. Shakur Stevenson is embracing his Puerto Rican heritage for this fight with Oscar Valdez and it's a problem for some Boxing fansSHAKUR TWEET: https://twitter. "It's surreal, because a couple of years ago I was watching Shakur Stevenson on TV; now being here it shows the hard work is paying off," Zayas said. Mostly a feel-out, find-year-range round. In 2015, aged 18, he won the Senior U.S. Olympic Trials, thus qualifying for the U.S. boxing team at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. Bradley's breakdown: What's at stake for Shakur Stevenson against Jeremiah Nakathila? Definitivamente, planifico hacerlo pronto, reconoci. With his recent win, Stevenson has a streak of 18 wins, 9 by knockout and 9 by decision. Never-ending behind-the-scenes negotiations among handlers of the top boxers sometimes smooth, often painstaking and occasionally heartbreaking has produced a robust schedule of shows on the premium network. [39] Zepeda likewise passed on the fight,[40] as did the former unified lightweight champion George Kambosos Jr.[41] The order was finally accepted by Shuichiro Yoshino on January 11, 2023. 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Never-ending behind-the-scenes negotiations among handlers of the top boxers sometimes smooth, often painstaking and occasionally heartbreaking has produced a robust schedule of shows on the premium network. And, again, Stevenson also landed plenty of his own shots. 4. . Shakur Stevenson was born on 28th June 1997 making him 25 years old, is currently a native of Newark, New Jersey. Escrbeme aqu: ventasb. They will remain vacant if the Brazilian loses. Multiracial (Black and Hispanic) He is of African-American descent on his mother's side and Puerto Rican descent on his father's side. That said, he holds an American nationality. Nope and Yoshino aint testing that chin either. The card begins at 10 p.m. He started to get his jab untracked . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. [28], On January 16, 2022, there were negotiations that Stevenson would have a unification bout with WBC champion scar Valdez. 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